Job Details

Internal Audit Manager

Position Number: 6699026
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Internal Audit Manager

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Manager provides leadership and team management for the audit work performed by the OCHE Internal Audit department. The audit work includes internal audits for OCHE and for other institutions within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). The incumbent will assist with OCHE and institution annual risk assessments, assign and manage shared services audit work, and lead out on and conduct internal audits prioritized by institution Board of Trustee's audit committees that participate in Shared Internal Audit Services.

Responsibilities

Participates in annual risk assessments for OCHE and other USHE institutions.
Develops audit programs and conducts audit work as prioritized by the Board.
Researches applicable measurement standards-including state statute, policy, and best practice-for each audit.
Leads out and conducts audit work in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors, Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) .
Develops and maintains relationships with institution administration and staff to obtain understanding of operations, processes, and functions.
Follows up on external audits of OCHE and other USHE institutions.
Assists in drafting reports to formally communicate audit results to stakeholders.
Assists with regular internal controls training at USHE institutions.
Maintains positive working relationship with the audit committee, system office staff, and institution staff.
Assigns, reviews and supervises work of staff auditors.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, economics, law, information systems, or related field is required.
Professional certification of one of the following, or equivalent, is required (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience working in internal audit is required.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience is required.

Skills & Abilities:

Working knowledge of IIA auditing standards and principles.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to independently complete tasks with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills that provide the ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with system and institution staff.
Ability to accurately document audit evidence and persuasively write audit results.
Ability to lead out on audits and manage staff auditors.

Preferences

Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, economics, law, information systems or related field is preferred.
Professional experience in higher education is preferred.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in Internal Audit is preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43495B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday thru Friday - 8am to 5pm
Department: 01379 - USHE Commissioner
Location: Office of the Commissioner - Downtown SLC
Pay Rate Range: $95,450 to $106,520
Close Date: 11/17/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191524